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Somebody Up There Likes Me (1956)
Based on boxer Rocky Graziano's autobiography and directed by Robert Wise, this poignant biopic nabbed Oscars for Cinematography and Art Direction. Raised in a slum, young Graziano (Paul Newman) has turned to a life of petty crime. He eventually discovers boxing and makes a living fighting in fixed games. But as he develops his talent, Graziano gradually gains self-respect -- and spars his way to becoming the Middleweight Champion of the World.
| Release Date: | April 3rd, 1956 |
| Running Time: | 114 minutes |
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| Somebody Up There Likes Me Movie Review by Movie Addict (10/12/2008) |
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After being knocked out in The Silver Chalice, Paul Newman and Pier Angeli get a rematch in this film based upon the autobiography of Rocky Graziano.
Yes, I love sports movies, and this story is the original Rocky as it tells the story of a bum, a petty thief, a con, a dishonorably discharged loser who came back and made...
(complete Somebody Up There Likes Me review by Movie Addict)
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